How far is Waldoboro, ME from Bangor, ME?

The driving distance from Waldoboro, ME to Bangor, ME is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.27 mi
01h 35m
Flight
56.99 mi
91.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.99 mi
Kilometers
91.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.27 mi
Kilometers
116.31 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldoboro
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Bangor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldoboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belfast
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Waldoboro
37.5 mi
00h 47m
To Bangor
34.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waldoboro and Bangor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waldoboro and Bangor.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Atlantic Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    801 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Belfast Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northport Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Northport Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 1

    682 ft · 23 sec · Route 1

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on River Road

    15.2 mi · 23 min · River Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    728 ft · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Union Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hammond Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldoboro and Bangor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Highway
17.8 mi · 25%
River Road
15.2 mi · 21%
West Main Street
7.04 mi · 10%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 9%
East Main Street
6.34 mi · 9%
West Street
4.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

River Road

Continue on River Road

15.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belfast
00h 47m from Waldoboro
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waldoboro and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waldoboro to Bangor?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Waldoboro and 34.8 miles from Bangor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waldoboro and Chance Snow Showers near Bangor.

Stop Ideas Near Belfast

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belfast, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belfast.

BUS

Belfast, Maine

1 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

9 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

16 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

27 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldoboro and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 56.99 mi (91.71 km).

Waldoboro

#1 Waldoboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,078
Coordinates44.0953600, -69.3756000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Bangor

#2 Bangor

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

Population31,998
Coordinates44.8011800, -68.7778100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-69.375608, 44.095334)
End: Hammond Street (-68.777856, 44.801175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.37 $22.73
Premium $4.86 $12.39 $24.78
Diesel $6.00 $15.29 $30.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldoboro and Bangor. The current time is 02:19:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.